A seasonal inventory of household fuel consumption and associated emissions using digital methods in Eastern Rwanda

Valens Uwizeyimana

doi:10.1016/j.esd.2026.101951

A seasonal inventory of household fuel consumption and associated emissions using digital methods in Eastern Rwanda

2026-02-11

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Valens Uwizeyimana *

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Jean Bosco Nkurikiye

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Jean Aimé Ruticumugambi

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Julienne Gatesi

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Athanase Mukuralinda

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Olivier Lefebvre

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Elias Nelly Bapfakurera

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Rosine Isimbi

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Maurice Mugabowindekwe

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Nordica MacCarty

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Bruno Verbist

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Bart Muys

DOI：10.1016/j.esd.2026.101951

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• Accurate measurement of biomass use is essential for effective energy planning. • Digital method was used in 420 households to monitor household fuel consumption • Crop residues account for 13% of the biomass use, pointing to a firewood shortage • Short drying point to a chronic firewood shortage despite the past tree planting • Biomass utilization releases CO₂ and PM2.5, worsening environmental and health

Keywords:

biomass use

household fuel consumption

digital monitoring

firewood shortage

CO₂ emissions

A seasonal inventory of household fuel consumption and associated emissions using digital methods in Eastern Rwanda

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